The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1887-06-24
race with Harry.

"Alas" said he half aloud, when he
had landed, "these pleasant memories
must cease to haunt me, as she can
never be anything to me: she whom
love dearer than life is engaged to
a man bereft of all sense of honor
''Is that you, Mr.. Carroll !: asked a
soft voice near him.
Guy started, and turning around,
saw it was the object of his thoughts.
Il wonder if she overheard my re-
marks, and if so, what she thought of
them? After all. | wish she knew |
loved her." said lie to himself, and then
exclaimed aloud:
'Why, Miss Nelson, what are you
doing here alone: Your presence
startled me, for l thought this island
was enchanted, and you were a fairy"
"That'sa pretty compliment said
she laughing, "but l feel like anything
but fairy; if you wish to know why
I am here, | will tell you, it was to
escape the constant attentions Of that
bore, Mr.. Elliott
"Why, 1 understood you were en-
gagged to him. replied Guy, greatly
surprised.
GLOW could that absurd report have
originated - said Nellie Indignantly.
''If the truth were known, | do not
even admire him.
':It must have originated with him,
as | heard it from the gentleman's
own lips"
81 shall see Mr.. Elliott when I re-
turn" said Nellie highly indignant,
''and ask him what right he had to fab
ricate such statement"
ssOh! Miss Nellie" said Guy, draw
ing near her. s:this is indeed joyous
news for me, for | wondered how so
noble Il girl as yourself could form an
alliance with so unprincipled a man.
But, as you are not engaged to him,
surely have Il right to speak my feel
ings now. / have discovered that you
are dearer to me than any earthly OBJ
ject, that life without you would be Il
burden, and that with you it would be
a Paradise on earth. Oh, Nellie, | am
but a poor young man, but, if you will
consent to become my wife some day,
| will overcome every obstacle to our
union. Do you love me, darling: my
future happiness depends upon your
answer"
There was Il moment of suspense
that seemed longer to Guy than any
hour of his life. and then Nellie softly
whispered:
Eyes, Guy, | do love You, and am
willing to wait until You can make me
your wife.
The enraptured youth then took her
in his arms, and she made no effort to
free herself, as he impressed upon her
ruby bps the seal of their betrothal.
eve will have rough road to trav
ell at first" said she glancing shyly in
to her lovers handsome face, 'for IA
ther has set his heart upon my marry
ing Mr.. Elliott, but in this one in
stance I shall have to disappoint him."
'1'll speak to Capt. Nelson myself
on the subject tomorrow; surely he
can not insist upon your sacrificing
yourself upon Elliott . replied Guy.
'No, no." said Nellie, "that will
spoil everything, You must not speak
to papa about me, as he would not lis
ten to You. | will see him myself in
good time, and endeavor to reason
with him.
"As you please, my darling, l will
leave everything to YOU" returned
Guy: ''but I've forgotten the chief OBJ
ject of my visit here, as | came with
the intention of sketching Lovers Is
land, and your presence here, will
greatly add to its beauty"
He then produced his pencil and
tablet, and in short while completed
a sketch of the Island, with the young
girl standing beneath Il shady tree.
Nellie said he, placing the sketch
in his pocket, II have Il picture for
YOU, at the house, which l will bring
with me the next time | visit wood
lawn 1t represents Young girl
seated on the trunk of an uprooted
tree, fishing in Il stream
Il shall value it very highly, Guy,
for I believe | owe both my deliverance
and my acquaintance with you. to
that picture" answered Nellie.
They spent some time on the island
conyersing. and our readers can well
imagine the topic Of their converse
ton.
Guy then joined the two boats to-
gether, and after helping Nellie into
his, got in himself, and rowed gently
up the stream.
(To BE CoNTINUED.)